BILL NUMBER: ACR 93	CHAPTERED  09/13/99

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER   107
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE   SEPTEMBER 13, 1999
	ADOPTED IN SENATE   SEPTEMBER 10, 1999
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY   SEPTEMBER 10, 1999

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Bock
   (Principal coauthor: Senator Morrow)

                        SEPTEMBER 2, 1999

   Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 93--Relative to California
Skate Park Day.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 93, Bock.  California Skate Park Day.
   This measure would proclaim October 23, 1999, as California Skate
Park Day.  The measure would also recognize the young people of the
state who have empowered and improved themselves by working to bring
about the construction of skate parks and would encourage all
communities and private industries in California to recognize the
benefits of skate parks by assisting in the creation and on-going
support of those parks.




   WHEREAS, Skateboarding originated in California and has been an
important part of California culture since the 1960's; and
   WHEREAS, Since 1997, 40 new skate parks have been opened
throughout California, and there are currently 34 new skate parks
being built; and
   WHEREAS, It is planned that by the end of the year 2000, 77
additional new parks will be opened; and
   WHEREAS, Participation in athletics, including skating, has proven
to be a constructive use of time for teenagers and a healthy
alternative to less socially acceptable behavior; and
   WHEREAS, Skate parks provide a safe environment for teenagers to
gather and engage in athletic activity; and
   WHEREAS, Use of skate parks is a preferable alternative to skating
in unmonitored public places; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That October 23, 1999, is hereby proclaimed
California Skate Park Day; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Legislature hereby recognizes the young people
of the state who have empowered and improved themselves by working
with their municipalities and local businesses to bring about the
construction of their skate parks; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Legislature hereby encourages all communities
and private industries in California to recognize the benefits of
skate parks to the youth of California by assisting in the creation
and ongoing support of skate parks throughout the state; and be it
further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
